Where to Kite Buggy?
 

A Fort DeSoto park employee told me that kite buggies are not permitted on Big Beach. It's a great location, expecially this time of year (no people), and I've seen others buggying there. I couldn't find a rule, unless a buggy is considered a "vehicle", which is of course prohibited on the beach. I didn't get the feeling that the park employee knew exactly what I was carrying back from the beach, so it was probably easiest for him to say "not allowed".

Does any one know where to kite buggy in the Tampa Bay/Central Florida area? Also, any instructive experiences at Fort DeSoto? Thanks for the input.

You can't kite buggy in Ft. DeSoto, is my understanding. I am surprised you saw another buggy in there.
If in doubt, just go into the ranger station and ask for Jim Wilson. He's a nice guy, and will give you the most accurate answer.

Probably the best local spot for kite buggying is Treasure Island.
They have a kitebuggy and kite club, Treasure Island Sport Kite Klub, that has been meeting out there every Sunday for practically ever.

I think that might be the only local beach that buggying is allowed on.
They worked out an agreement with TI and have an area that they buggy in.
It's a nice, large area. It's best after it rains, 'cuz the sand gets compacted.
You will be able to meet a bunch of local buggiers out there. Here is a link.

http://www.tiskk.org/

Here's one one ebay, ending in 3 days man!

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-KITE-BUGGY-P...QQcmdZViewItem

Those things are a blast on hard pack sand.
I use to ride all the time in St. Augustine.
Once it hit 12 knots, it was "game on" with a 9m Waroo. :)

The phone number for the ranger station is 727.582.2267

Great input.... I'll check out Treasure Island.

If you need a kite buggy I have one I could sell.

Thanks for the offer, but I'm all set for land and water......kite buggy, mountain board, snowboard (??), kiteboard, wakeboard, sailboards.....the full catastrophe. ;)

Did you ever try to ride on any tampabay beach with a mountainboard ?
What size tires do you use ?

Do you guys know a grassy field big enough to ride with one of those ?

Cody, hit me up if you go to Treasure Island. I live just south of the Bilmar and would love to try the buggy and board on the sand.
Steve (813)389-3683

gulfport
at the end of 58th street
softball field on bogie bay
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-bryan